EP 54: Homeschooling: How I Gave My Son the Gift of Freedom
Release Date: 03/19/2024
EP 76: Breaking Free from the 9-to-5: Building a Life that Aligns with Your True Self w/ Kali Tougas
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In this episode, my good friend Kali Tougas is back! Kali’s been on a journey to freedom of her own. She recently sold her house and transitioned to a nomadic lifestyle in a 40-foot fifth-wheel RV with her family (including 4 dogs). She shares her reasons for making such a bold move—like getting out of debt and seeking a simpler life—and the challenges that came with downsizing and packing up a 2700 sq. ft. home in just three months. We also talk about the adjustments to RV life, with unexpected perks like never having to mow the lawn again! A big part of our...
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EP 75: Fuel Your Passion: Firecircle's Unique Approach to Entrepreneurship w/ Paul Cressman
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I'd like to welcome our guest today, Paul Cressman! Paul works with Firecircle, a company dedicated to helping people pursue their passions by removing the barriers that stand in the way. With a background in Northern Community Development and a degree in Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Paul has a deep understanding of the challenges people face when trying to turn their passions into successful ventures. Today, Paul will be sharing insights on how Firecircle Membership empowers people in Tourism and Business. He’s passionate about helping people focus on what they love while...
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EP 74: The Sprinkle Effect w/ Debbie Weiss
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In today's episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Debbie Weiss, a powerhouse of resilience and inspiration with decades of experience navigating life's toughest challenges. She's the best-selling author of On Second Thought... Maybe I Can, and co-author of the Amazon best-seller Heart Whispers. Her upcoming book, The Sprinkle Effect: A Guide to Living a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life, promises to be another transformative read. Debbie is also a certified Success Principles trainer, entrepreneur, podcast host, caregiver, and mother. She’s made it her mission to help others overcome limiting...
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EP 73: Owning Your Financial Literacy: Asking the Right Money Questions w/ Colleen Gillam
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What a great conversation with Colleen Gillam, a financial planner with over 15 years of experience. We talked about how she got into the industry after studying psychology, and how that psychology background has been so valuable in helping her clients navigate the emotional side of money. Colleen shared some really insightful perspectives on the importance of going through market cycles and downturns to truly understand the ups and downs of investing. She also talked about the need for more women to get involved in financial planning, as it's still a male-dominated field. I loved Colleen's...
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EP 72: Childfree Wealth with Dr. Jay Zigmont
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Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® is the Founder and CEO of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people. is the first life and financial planning firm dedicated to serving Childfree people. Dr. Jay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Childfree Wealth Specialist, and author of the book “Portraits of Childfree Wealth” and the upcoming book “.” Dr Jay is the co-host of the Childfree Wealth podcast. His Ph.D. is in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut. He has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, MarketWatch,...
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EP 71: Systems to set you free! w/ Tara Leson
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In this insightful episode, Tara Leson shares her expertise on how to build and grow your business using strategic systems and automations. Tara's unique approach helps you identify and fill the gaps in your business, ensuring you reach your goals in a way that feels genuine and authentic to you. Tara Leson is a multi-passionate entrepreneur dedicated to empowering online business owners. With an extensive educational background and a wealth of experience, Tara specializes in creating strategies and systems that drive business growth. Her passion lies in helping you live out your why and make...
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EP 70: What does Success Mean To You? w/ Alex Colkitt
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I’m thrilled to have the awesome Alex Colkitt back on the show to talk about avoiding burnout in stressful careers and hustle culture. We get real about how easy it is to get caught up chasing society's standards for success, leading to major exhaustion. Alex shares some eye-opening stories from clients who realized they were majorly out of alignment with their priorities and values. We chat about the importance of knowing your strengths, outsourcing tasks you don't like, and setting boundaries. The goal is to help you define success on your own terms, rather than society's, so you can avoid...
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EP 69: Finding Clarity and Connection Through Nature
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Hello friends, This week’s solo episode is all about hitting that slump on the way to your goals - financial or otherwise. I share my insights on a solo road trip that brought me back to myself and why I’m doing the things I do. It’s amazing how nature can bring you back to yourself. Join me along the journey and pick up any breadcrumbs that help you on yours 😉
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EP 68: Balancing Business, Family, and Self w/ Jill Wright
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Jill is a time management strategist who creates personalized systems that support moms in their careers and households. And honestly, who doesn’t need that? She's also a celebrated author, an award-winning professional speaker, and the host of the Grow Like a Mother podcast. Her first book, "," is available anywhere books are sold. Love the title and everything about it! Jill helps her clients take ownership of their time and make it all work so that they don’t have to work so hard. Her SuperMom clients end up not only with a better-running business but also time for family,...
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EP 67: From Occupational Therapist to Confident Life Coach w/ Wendy Ng
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In this episode, I welcome Wendy Ng, an occupational therapist and coach who helps Asian women navigate the complexities of living between two cultures with confidence and mindfulness. I'm thrilled to have Wendy here because I love her energy and the wisdom she shares. For those following her on Instagram @the_wendy_ng, you'll find incredible tips and tricks to help reconnect with yourself and shift your mindset. Wendy shares how she got started on this journey, using her experience growing up as a second-generation Chinese and her professional knowledge to help clients shift their thinking...
info_outlineFriends, in this solo episode I'm getting vulnerable and sharing what's been happening with my son and our recent decision to pull him out of school to homeschool. I discuss the health issues he's been facing, vomiting daily with no identifiable cause, and how we eventually realized it seems to stem from anxiety related to the school environment.
I talk about why we decided homeschooling is the best path forward right now - to help him regain confidence, settle his nervous system, and discover his interests outside of traditional school. I share my approach to facilitating his learning rather than recreating a classroom at home. While uncertain how it will unfold, I'm excited to nurture his self-directed curiosity and expose him to learning from daily life.
Ultimately, this ties into my broader message of living life on your own terms. I aim to model freedom for my children, creating space to thrive as individuals. If you're a fellow homeschooling parent, I welcome your tips and encouragement as we embark on this journey. To me, freedom means allowing my kids to learn in the best way for them.